BuzzFeed’s Recipe For Success Has Made It The King Of Food Videos, But Will Advertisers Bite?
The digital media colossus dangled sitcoms and a fast-growing food video network in front of advertisers this week.
Beyoncé Is About To Make Billboard Chart History, But Drake Will Knock Her Off The Top Next Week
Industry estimates project that Drake’s new album, “Views,” could crush sales of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.”
YouTube Just Made A Very Silicon Valley Argument To The Music Business
In an attempt to refute claims that it pays too little in royalties, YouTube asked that it be looked at as radio.
Pandora Media Inc. (P) Q1 Earnings: User Growth Stagnant But Ad Sales Booming
The streaming radio giant beat first-quarter expectations on robust ad sales — even though its audience isn't growing.
Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) Has Given Jeff Smith, Its Loudest Critic, A Seat On Its Board
Starboard Value CEO Jeff Smith, who’s been demanding significant changes at Yahoo, will also join its strategic review board.
What’s Really Killing Digital Media: The Tyranny Of The Impression
The CPM advertising metric has never worked for digital media. Amid an industry shakeup, can it be replaced before it's too late?
Tidal Is Having Its Best Month Ever Thanks To Prince And Beyoncé
The music streaming service has vaulted past rivals, thanks to thirst for “Lemonade” and sadness about the Purple One’s death.
Watching ‘Lemonade’ On Your Phone? That’s How Beyoncé Wants It
Beyoncé and her team, for all their artistic ambitions, were thinking small with “Lemonade,” and with good reason.
Prince, A Gender-Fluid Symbol, Pushed Boundaries Of Sexuality And Funk
Prince, ever the gender-bending, boundary pushing and genre-blurring performance artist, died Thursday at 57.
Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) Q1 Earnings: Low Expectations Met, But Slide Continues
The internet company, led by CEO Marissa Mayer, hit a $1 billion revenue target, but also posted negative net earnings.
Yahoo Inc (YHOO) Q1 2016 Earnings Preview: How Much Work Has To Be Done?
It would take a lot for Yahoo, which is led by CEO Marissa Mayer, to beat Wall Street’s expectations — and the street is not expecting much.
Amber Heard Is Not Going To Australian Prison
The actress pleaded guilty and avoided the possibility of charges that carry up to a 10-year sentence.
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Law Will Work For Parents Immediately
While some of the Pennsylvania bill’s details could take years to implement, parents will be able to start treating kids right away.
Why Pitbull’s ‘Bad Man’ Is The NBA Playoffs Song That Was Built For TV
A Pitbull song that features Travis Barker, Robin Thicke and Joe Perry was designed for a major sync opportunity.
US Public’s Trust In News Media Near An All-Time Low, Says Poll
Research commissioned by the Associated Press finds just 6 percent of Americans have strong confidence in the media.
‘The Jungle Book’ Hypnotizes Audiences On Way To Second-Highest April Opening Weekend In History
The live-action adaptation of the Disney favorite earned more than $103 million in its opening weekend.
The NBA Just Patched Into A New $100M Revenue Stream That Purists Will Hate
Pro basketball’s three-year trial, which will begin with the 2017-18 season, could add $100 million a year to league coffers.
The Global Recording Industry Just Saw Its First Meaningful Growth In 20 Years
A new industry report contends that a “value gap” created by the DMCA is hampering the recording industry's growth.
Kanye’s Billboard No. 1 And Drake’s ‘6’ Apple Music Exclusive Show Changing Path To The Top
For music’s elite these days, reaching No. 1 on the charts is just a step on the way to larger business goals.
The Daily Mail Would Like Someone To Buy Yahoo For It
The British tabloid is reportedly looking to join up with private equity partners to buy the troubled internet giant.
Pro-Bernie Sanders And Anti-Donald Trump Political Ads Are The Most Effective On TV
The power of Sanders’ message may be waning at the ballot box, but it still kills during commercial breaks.
Verizon Communications (VZ) Will Bid On Yahoo: Report
The telco, which purchased digital ad colossus AOL last year, joins Time Inc. as a potential new owner of the troubled internet company.
Who’s Your Music Soul Mate? Rhapsody Will Help You Find Out
The streaming music service unveiled a new feature that connects like-eared subscribers to one another.
Best ‘American Idol’ Moments: The 5 Performances That Defined The Show
These performances changed the course of one of the longest-running, most important TV shows in history.
America’s Biggest Idols: 6 Mainstream Pop Stars Who Got Their Start On Fox’s Megahit
Contestants didn’t need to win “American Idol” to become stars. But, as this list shows, it certainly didn’t hurt to do so.
These Were The Biggest Flops ‘American Idol’ Has Ever Produced
Despite sky-high hopes, some “American Idol” albums really let fans down.
Why ‘American Idol’ Was The Show Fox Needed, And The One Viewers Deserved
The talent competition, which at one point drew 38 million viewers and allowed Fox to charge $1.3 million for a 30-second ad, bowed out Thursday.
North Carolina Just Lost Planned PayPal (PYPL.O) Facility And 400 Jobs Because Of Its LGBT Legislation
Two weeks after the online payment company said it would build a global operations center in Charlotte, it’s leaving.
The Music Industry Has Had It With The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Dozens of artists and trade groups, including Steven Tyler and the RIAA, are calling for changes to a law enacted in 1998.
Jay Z Wants Some Of His Money Back From Tidal’s Original Owners
The star claims the music site’s former owners “significantly” exaggerated its number of subscribers — and is threatening to sue.
